Accenture Construct - Construction Manager III, ANS

Accenture Construct; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead CM services on municipal and public infrastructure projects in Orange County. You will oversee field operations, coordinate with contractors and city staff, and ensure compliance with plans, safety, and environmental standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering/CM or equivalent, 8+ years in CM, and ability to verify references from public agencies. Onsite work at client sites with diverse stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field or 4 additional years of qualifying experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8 years of construction management experience on municipal/public infrastructure projects, including at least 1 year supervising or inspecting engineering construction work.
• Delivery of CM services on projects within Orange County, supported by verifiable references from Orange County public agencies or municipalities.
• Proven experience managing municipal roadway/street improvement projects and/or public vertical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction administration: RFIs, submittals, pay apps, change orders, schedule reviews, and project documentation; primary contact for contractor and agency staff.
• Lead field oversight and inspection operations; direct inspection staff and ensure daily reports meet client requirements; perform site walks.
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors, utility providers, city staff, and stakeholders; maintain relationships across project participants.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contract documents, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and public agency standards.
• Review plans, specs, and changes for constructability; escalate risks and disputes to CM IV.

Skills

Construction management

Field oversight

RFI process

Submittals

Project documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CM

Job description

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You didn’t get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.

At Accenture Construct, that’s the job. You’ll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving — smarter, safer and more sustainably.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won’t be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Construct

As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Construct LLC or Accenture Construct Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details.

THE WORK:

• You’ll manage daily construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, pay applications, change orders, schedule reviews, and project documentation; serve as the primary operational point of contact for the contractor and agency staff on day-to-day matters.
• You’ll lead field oversight and inspection operations; direct inspection staff and ensure daily reports are prepared and delivered in full compliance with client requirements, and perform field inspections and site walks to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications; identify non-compliant work and coordinate corrective actions.
• You’ll coordinate construction activities with contractors, utility providers, city staff, and community stakeholders; maintain effective working relationships across all project participants.
• You’ll monitor and enforce contractor compliance with contract documents, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and public agency standards.
• You’ll review construction plans, specifications, and project changes for constructability and practical field conditions; escalating risk and disputes to the project CM IV.
• You’ll lead or actively participate in project coordination meetings; manage meeting documentation and action item tracking.
• You’ll monitor contractor staffing, equipment utilization, schedule progress, and overall project effectiveness; report concerns and recommend corrective actions and assist with contractor payment review and recommend adjustments; provide documentation support for CM IV approval.
• You’ll coordinate construction phasing and traffic control within active public environments and ensure all field changes and modifications are accurately documented on record drawings.
• You’ll communicate proactively with agency staff, contractors, utility agencies, residents, and the public; elevate critical issues, delays, safety concerns, and stakeholder impacts to the CM IV immediately.
• You’ll support multiple concurrent project assignments as needed and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Onsite at client site : The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field or 4 additional years of qualifying experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8 years of construction management experience on municipal and/or public infrastructure projects, including at least 1 year supervising or inspecting engineering construction work.
• Demonstrated delivery of CM services on projects within Orange County, supported by verifiable references from Orange County public agencies or municipalities.
• Proven experience managing municipal roadway/street improvement projects (including sewer, water, storm drain, and dry utilities) and/or public vertical facilities (e.g., parks, libraries, fire stations, community facilities).

$130,000 - $160,000 a year

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia or Washington as set forth below.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. If it’s complex and it matters, it’s on our list.
• You own the outcome. Not a workstream. Not a deliverable. Whether the program lands.
• AI that shows up on site. Program control that predicts instead of records. You’ll use it, and you’ll help shape it.
• Scale without the distance. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name.
• Serious investment in you. Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support.
• Work that outlasts you. People will use what you build for forty years without knowing your name. That’s the point.
• Recognition that means something in this industry. Accenture Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR’s 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction’s Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026.

ABOUT ACCENTURE CONSTRUCT

• Accenture Construct is Accenture’s global capital projects business.
• The data centers behind AI. The grid behind the energy transition. The rail, water and airports everything else runs on.
• We plan them, engineer them, deliver them and hand them over — and unlike most of this market, we’re on the hook for whether they land on time. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. One team that owns the whole thing.

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

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Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Accenture Construct offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection.

Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information.